Impossible
Lifesigns Lyrics
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That I can hear you singing
There′s something above me in the trees
Or is it in my head?
It seems quite impossible to me
That I can hear you crying
Someone else is calling now, it seems
And I don't hear you fall
I didn′t see the signs were incomplete
Couldn't save us from forever
Guess this was the rise before the fall
The stone was set, the die was cast
Now it's changing with the weather
Still, we shut our eyes, here comes the wall
It seems quite impossible to me
That I can hear you smiling
There′s something above me in the breeze
Or is it in my head?
It seems quite impossible to me
That I can hear you laughing
Someone else is calling now, it seems
And I don′t hear you fall
I didn't see the signs were incomplete
I couldn′t save us from forever
I guess this was the rise before the fall
The stone was set, the die was cast
Now it's changing with the weather
Still, we shut our eyes, here comes the fall
It seems quite impossible to me
That I can hear you singing
There′s something above me in the trees
Or is it in my head?
It seems quite impossible to me
That I can hear you crying
Someone else is calling now, it seems
And I don't hear you fall
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The lyrics to Lifesigns' song "Impossible" convey a sense of confusion and disbelief. The singer expresses their astonishment at being able to hear someone singing, as if there is a voice coming from above them or in their own mind. They also mention hearing the person crying, but now someone else is calling and they don't hear the person fall. These lines create a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, emphasizing the singer's struggle to understand what is happening around them.
The second verse continues the theme of incompleteness and inability to save a relationship. The signs were missed or misunderstood, leading to a downfall that seemed inevitable. The phrase "The stone was set, the die was cast" suggests that the outcome was predetermined and unchangeable. Despite the realization that things are changing with the weather, metaphorically indicating instability, the singer and the other person still choose to close their eyes, bracing themselves for what is to come.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems quite impossible to me
From my perspective, it appears extremely unlikely or difficult
That I can hear you singing
That I am able to perceive the sound of your voice while you sing
There's something above me in the trees
I sense a presence or entity positioned overhead among the branches of the trees
Or is it in my head?
Alternatively, could this perception be a figment of my imagination or a mental construct?
That I can hear you crying
That I am capable of detecting the sound of your weeping
Someone else is calling now, it seems
Another individual is currently initiating contact or summoning, according to appearances
And I don't hear you fall
Yet I don't perceive the sound of your descent or decline
I didn't see the signs were incomplete
I failed to notice that the indications or warnings were insufficient or lacking
Couldn't save us from forever
Regrettably, I was unable to rescue us from a state of perpetuity or eternity
Guess this was the rise before the fall
Perhaps this period of ascent or progress preceded an imminent downfall or decline
The stone was set, the die was cast
The path or course of events had been determined and set in motion
Now it's changing with the weather
Currently, it is undergoing transformation or alteration as a result of external circumstances
Still, we shut our eyes, here comes the wall
Nevertheless, we close our eyes and prepare for an obstacle or impediment that is approaching
That I can hear you smiling
That I am able to perceive the sound of your laughter or happiness
There's something above me in the breeze
There exists a presence or entity situated overhead within the gentle movement of the air
Or is it in my head?
Alternatively, could this perception be a figment of my imagination or a mental construct?
That I can hear you laughing
That I am capable of detecting the sound of your amusement or joy
Someone else is calling now, it seems
Another individual is currently initiating contact or summoning, according to appearances
And I don't hear you fall
Yet I don't perceive the sound of your descent or decline
I didn't see the signs were incomplete
I failed to notice that the indications or warnings were insufficient or lacking
I couldn't save us from forever
Regrettably, I was unable to rescue us from a state of perpetuity or eternity
I guess this was the rise before the fall
I suppose this period of ascent or progress preceded an imminent downfall or decline
The stone was set, the die was cast
The path or course of events had been determined and set in motion
Now it's changing with the weather
Currently, it is undergoing transformation or alteration as a result of external circumstances
Still, we shut our eyes, here comes the fall
Nevertheless, we close our eyes and brace ourselves for an impending collapse or downfall
That I can hear you singing
That I am able to perceive the sound of your voice while you sing
There's something above me in the trees
I sense a presence or entity positioned overhead among the branches of the trees
Or is it in my head?
Alternatively, could this perception be a figment of my imagination or a mental construct?
That I can hear you crying
That I am capable of detecting the sound of your weeping
Someone else is calling now, it seems
Another individual is currently initiating contact or summoning, according to appearances
And I don't hear you fall
Yet I don't perceive the sound of your descent or decline
Writer(s): John Young, Stephen Paul Rispin, Martin Philip Beedle
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@calowenby1654
Nice song.
@dirkv398
Now that's an earworm! Love it and I catch myself humming the chorus out of nowhere. Great band that has some excellent songs!
@stronginthesun
Love this song love Lifesigns
@buffplums
Amazing track… I love the video too, that little girl blowing bubbles 1:42 is absolutely delightful
@vincentsimon4037
Holy cow!! I've had the live CD/DVD of the album this song is on for a few years or more NOW. I'm just hearing this song for the first time(actually last night). You gentlemen are incredible!!
@entangledbandaustralia6671
Lovely work John and co. I play this to my kids too. Thankfully they get it totally, especially my nine year old girl. Music is a great uniting force, and when it's in the blood it's that much stronger. Best wishes. Rich
@arnoldsmiff
Spot on Lifesigns, great track...My favourite 'ear-worm'
@katherinewaters1556
My husband Nigel loved this band and was due to see them in Norwich soon, he passed away a couple of weeks ago and going to have this at his funeral.
@russellhammond4373
Great version John. Simply stunning.
@bgm1236
I have never heard of this band but this song is quite impressive.